Hunger Winter - Fighting Famine in the Occupied Netherlands, 1944-1945

In this pioneering study, Ingrid de Zwarte offers a comprehensive and multifaceted view of the socio-political context and consequences of the Dutch Hunger Winter of 1944-45. Based on extensive research, she examines the causes and demographic impact of the famine and how it was confronted at different societal levels.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Historical contexts; 2. Causes of the famine; 3. Effects on mortality, fertility, and health in later life; 4. Central government and food administration; 5. The politics and practices of Allied relief; 6. Coping at household and individual levels; 7. Community strategies; 8. The evacuation of children; Conclusion.

About the author

Ingrid de Zwarte is Assistant Professor of Rural and Environmental History at Wageningen Universiteit, The Netherlands.

Summary

In this pioneering study, Ingrid de Zwarte offers a comprehensive and multifaceted view of the socio-political context and consequences of the Dutch Hunger Winter of 1944–45. Based on extensive research, she examines the causes and demographic impact of the famine and how it was confronted at different societal levels.

Product details

• Authors: Ingrid de Zwarte, Ingrid (Wageningen Universiteit De Zwarte
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9781108819213
• ISBN: 978-1-108-81921-3
• No. of pages: 328
• Series: Studies in the Social and Cult; Studies in the Social and Cultural History of Modern Warfare
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, military history, Social & cultural history, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, Netherlands, Social and cultural history, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Modern warfare, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2)